Iraq arrests organizers of attack on airbase that injured US troops

Iraq arrests organizers of attack on airbase that injured US troops

Kyiv  •  UNN

August 9 2024, 12:19 AM • 37703 views

Iraqi security forces detain five people involved in a missile attack on the Ain al-Assad air base that injured U.S. troops.

Iraqi security forces have arrested five people involved in a strike at the Ain al-Assad air base that injured US troops. This was reported by Reuters, according to UNN.

After a thorough legal investigation and witness statements, ... five people involved in this illegal act were arrested,

- the Iraqi Security Media Cell said in a statement.

As the publication notes, on Tuesday, August 6, the Iraqi military condemned "reckless" actions against bases on its territory and reported the capture of a truck with a rocket launcher.

Recall

Al-Asad military air base in Iraq came under missile attack. Katyusha missiles hit US forces twice.